The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department said the driver of a blue Toyota Prius pulled a gun and pointed it at a couple driving in another car following an an altercation at Colma Road and Trinity River Drive in Rancho Cordova.

When deputies arrived in the area, they saw the driver exit a store called the Smoke Shop and get in the Prius.

As he was backing out of the business's parking lot, the driver saw officers and took off.

The pursuit continued on Highways 50 and 99.

Deputies were eventually able to disable the vehicle with a spike strip on Laguna Creek Drive near Elk Grove.

The driver, who deputies said appeared to be under the influence, was taken into custody.